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Recent string of beheadings brings the number of people executed in the kingdom this year to 47, according to AFP tally.

Abdelfattah Abu Jahil won the “right” to use paintbrushes after living on salt and water for 79 days.

At least 20 people killed and scores injured in blasts in capital and beyond amid escalating sectarian violence.

Ex-president Hashemi Rafsanjani and an ally of President Ahmadinejad disqualified from running in presidential polls.

Military cooperation between Israel and Mexico has risen sharply in recent years.

Interior ministry says it has seized 10 more suspects, including eight Saudis, in what it says spy ring linked to Iran.

Opposition and government to take part in internationally-sponsored peace conference, Syria peace envoy says.

At least 28 Hezbollah members reportedly killed while backing Syrian military attack on strategic town near Lebanon.

Hikers risk being attacked if they come close to Israeli settlements.

Abu Khaled’s village is just 15 kilometers from Gaza, yet he may never see it again.

At least three people killed and dozens wounded as sectarian violence from the civil war in Syria spills over.

All-out war threatened by Anbar's Sunni leaders as new wave of sectarian violence leaves at least 77 people dead.

Reinforcements, including helicopters, sent to pressure armed group holding seven members of security forces hostage.

Afghan president condemns attack on provincial government office in Pul-e-Khumri, Baghlan which left at least 14 dead.

Thousands of labourers at Arabtec, the emirate's largest construction company, hold second day of action over poor pay.

At least 10 policemen killed after gunmen attack station in city of Rawah, northwest of Baghdad.

Egyptian president vows not to negotiate with kidnappers who abducted group of policemen and soldiers last week.

Prime minister says involvement in final settlement discussions will aim at guaranteeing rights of Palestinian refugees.

Police impede border crossing with Israel and crossing into Gaza to push state to help free kidnapped colleagues.

In an interview, Syrian leader blames crisis on foreign intervention and warns against fractious opposition.